In order to encourage the association between two stimuli,a researcher should:
A) give subjects plenty of time between the stimuli so that they can try to remember their association.
B) only pair the stimuli once or twice so the subjects won't get bored.
C) make sure the subjects are told that the two stimuli are associated.
D) pair the stimuli many times and keep the time between presentations of the stimuli short.

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Pairing the stimuli many times and keeping the time between presentations of the stimuli short is the best way to encourage the association between them. This is because repetition and close timing of the presentations helps the brain to form and strengthen the association between the two stimuli. Giving subjects plenty of time between the stimuli (A) may cause them to forget the association and only pairing the stimuli once or twice (B) is not enough for the association to become established. While telling the subjects that the two stimuli are associated (C) may be helpful, it alone is not enough to encourage the association between them.

In Order to Encourage the Association Between Two Stimuli,a Researcher